Rice has advanced 22 spots in the 2026 edition of the QS World University Rankings, climbing to No. 119 globally and No. 29 among U.S. universities....
Rice yoga instructor and alumna Alicia Dugar Stephenson is bringing wellness to the forefront through a unique yoga initiative that connects the Rice ...
Rice undergraduates transformed Kraft Hall's corridors into a vibrant showcase of original research and creative exploration during the 2025 Social Sc...
Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts welcomed enthusiastic arts and music lovers for a Pride Month happy hour on the afternoon of June 26, which featured ...
As Houston’s pride parade made its way through the streets of downtown Houston, so did Rice’s students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters. The par...
Computational biochemist Linna An will join Rice’s Department of Biosciences with support from a $2 million award from the Cancer Prevention and Resea...
The Texas 89th Legislative Session marked a milestone for Rice's government relations efforts as the university played a vital role in advancing key l...
Rice bioengineer Mario Escobar has won a Transformational Project Award from the American Heart Association to develop a new therapy for heart failure...
OpenStax, a provider of affordable instructional technologies and the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources, has partnered with Micr...
Rice graduate student and adjunct assistant professor explores how music can help shape new memories....
The “Synergizing AI, Digital Health and the Built Environment" symposium addressed the ways AI and digital health tools can enhance the built environm...
A new study led by Rice's Christopher Tunnell and Dorian Amaral sees the first direct search for ultralight dark matter using a magnetically levitated...
Almost gone but never forgotten
April 28, 2020
Julianne Yost wins this year’s top teaching award, the George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching.
9 recognized with award for superior teaching 2020
April 28, 2020
Nine faculty received the 2020 George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching, which honors top Rice instructors as determined by the votes of alumni who graduated within the past two, three and five years.
As some Americans head back to work, psychologists offer tips on proper social distancing
April 28, 2020
HOUSTON – (April 28, 2020) – As some states reopen for business amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Rice University psychologist and his colleagues have developed a chart of evidence-based tips on how to properly social distance.
Faculty, staff honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service - April 28, 2020
April 28, 2020
Each year, Rice honors members of the university community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service.
Phils turn 25 and celebrate with virtual performance
April 27, 2020
The Rice University Philharmonics, commonly known as "The Phils," didn't let social distancing stop them from celebrating their 25th anniversary April 25. The group, which is the oldest a cappella ensemble on campus, has released a video showcasing its "Same Old Blues-River" mashup, arranged by Vibha Sastri with solos from Sophie Marx and Dylan Rivera.
April 27, 2020
Wiess College resident advisors Lenin Terrazas (left) and Renata “Fortuna” Ramos took advantage of sunny weather April 24 by biking around campus with their children, Gavin and Evan. (Photo by Jeff Fitlow)
Rice engineers: Make wastewater drinkable again
April 27, 2020
Delivering water to city dwellers can become far more efficient, according to Rice University researchers who say it should involve a healthy level of recycled wastewater.
D2K Lab awards top teams at virtual showcase
April 27, 2020
A study to classify unlabeled electrocardiograms in adults won the top prize in this year’s Rice University Center for Transforming Data to Knowledge spring showcase.
US must reduce dependence on China-dominated supply chains, says Baker Institute report
April 27, 2020
The United States must reduce its dependence on China-dominated supply chains for critical goods, according to a new report by experts in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and at the U.S. Naval War College's China Maritime Studies Institute.
Rice reacts to critical shortage of COVID-19 protective gear
April 27, 2020
Rice is responding to the critical shortage of COVID-19 protective gear with creativity, generosity and tenacity.